UK bans laughing gas, punishment can be up to 2 years in prison

Those who repeatedly abuse laughing gas could face fines or up to two years in prison, with the maximum prison sentence for trafficking the gas doubled to 14 years, Reuters reported, citing the new ban.

Laughing gas, which causes feelings of euphoria, relaxation and detachment from reality, is increasingly popular, especially among young people, but the British government warns that inhaling the gas promotes disturbing behaviors and poses health risks, according to Reuters.

British government warns that inhaling laughing gas is dangerous to health

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According to figures from the UK Department of Health, _N2O is the third most commonly used drug among 16-24 year olds and heavy use can lead to anaemia and in more severe cases can cause nerve damage or paralysis.

In September, UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman said people were "fed up" with the use of laughing gas in public places, and found _N2O cylinders scattered across the streets of the UK.

The _N2O ban does not apply to legitimate uses including healthcare, dentistry and other industries. The UK government says no licence will be required, but users will need to prove they are “lawfully in possession” and do not intend to inhale the gas.

Under the ban, _N2O will be regulated as a "Class C" drug and classified as a "least harmful" drug under UK law.

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